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High Elms road descent – Country Park Hardpack Loop from Birkbeck

High Elms road descent – Country Park Hardpack Loop from Birkbeck

mallwood planned a bike ride

December 13, 2020

High Elms road descent – Country Park Hardpack Loop from Birkbeck

Hard

03:13

52.0km

16.2km/h

460m

450m

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Overview

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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1

14.6 km

View from Bug Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Steep hill with good views over the valley

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2

16.7 km

Plantation Lane Descent with Valley Views

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Starts off very easy and not technical. Towards the bottom, some large rocks and quite steep.

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3

21.1 km

Hesiers Lane Descent

Highlight • Trail

Great views but a bit gravelly at the bottom – bit scary going too fast down this!

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4

21.5 km

Col du Skelly (Beddlestead Lane climb)

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

The road is very quiet with little motor traffic. The climb is a good test due to its inconsistency and length. The first kilometre of the climb is the toughest …

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5

35.3 km

High Elms Road

Highlight • Cycleway

Very fast, quiet country lane to head north on back towards London, along High Elms Road. You'll ride past the High Elms Golf Club and High Elms Country Park, and then join Shire Lane down to Farnborough.

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47.7 km

South Norwood Country Park Hardpack Trail

Highlight • Lake

Great stretch of hardpack gravel that intersects the South Norwood Country Park along South London's Waterlink Way. This stretch holds up well all year round. Nice views across the Park meadows, too.

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52.0 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.6 km

8.06 km

7.94 km

4.37 km

953 m

Surfaces

38.2 km

12.5 km

953 m

157 m

108 m

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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